Michigan Senate committee moves protections for innocent property owners a step closer to passage
The Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved seven of eight civil asset forfeiture reform bills on Wednesday. The bills, which have been endorsed by a 10,000-member law enforcement…
Michigan police endorse reforms to protect innocent property owners from government overreach
Abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws can harm law enforcement’s vital relationships with communities, especially at a time when their activities are coming under heightened scrutiny. Realizing this, the Michigan…
Reforms to protect innocent property owners from government overreach awaiting action in the Michigan Senate
In February, just after the start of the 2015 legislative session, Michigan House Republicans rolled out their action plan for the year. Among the issues included in the action…